Bridgerton fans, rejoice!
Sometimes, the pressures to pay for a million streaming services can feel like a drag. Especially when some apps don’t necessarily update their libraries each month, which leaves you to spend whole evenings skimming through tired content you’ve already seen. Luckily, Netflix is devoted to constant refreshes, and this month, they’ve outdone themselves with a bevy of new titles. In part of their promotion for their Netflix is a Joke comedy fest, they’re debuting a ton of hilarious specials — including what seems to be a record number of live events. Plus, you can expect new documentaries, films, and new seasons of your favorite shows.
This month, Netflix has dusted out old titles that you’ve already binged to make way for these fresh, new movies and shows. Among the many offerings added to the platform this month, we’ve highlighted some of our favorites. A much-beloved comedian is celebrating Los Angeles with an ever-revolving cast of equally funny friends. A legendary athlete is daring to undergo a live roast from fellow sports stars and other hilarious guests. A brand new original romcom promises to give Mama Mia! a run for its money. And a fan favorite period comedy finally debuts its much-awaited third season.
Best New Movies and Shows Coming to Netflix in May
The Wedding Planner (Avail. 5/1/24)
While there’s plenty of brand new content on Netflix to peruse, sometimes all you crave is an early 2000’s romcom. Mary (Jennifer Lopez) is a gifted wedding planner who’s rescued from a near-fatal collision by a handsome stranger (Matthew McConaughey). Only after falling for him does she realize that she’s booked to plan his wedding…
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A (live event; 10 PM EST/7 PM PST ) (Avail. 5/3/24)
Comedian John Mulaney is known for his Netflix standup specials, but this time around, he’s sharing the screen. Join him in the first of six live installments of this gut-busting series. The concept: Mulaney is going to explore the great city of Los Angeles alongside some of his favorite comedian friends (think Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, among others). You’ll have to tune in to see exactly what they get up to, but expect some fun surprises.
Unfrosted (Avail. 5/3/24)
Diehard Jerry Seinfeld fans will flip over this whip-smart, kind of bizarre, original comedy film. It’s 1963, and rival cereal companies Kellogg’s and Post race against time to create a brand new pastry that will forever change the standard American breakfast. Seinfeld, Amy Schumer, and Melissa McCarthy star.
Roast of Tom Brady (live event; 8 PM EST/5 PM PST) (Avail. 5/5/24)
If you love a good, old fashioned celebrity roast, you’re in luck. The biggest stars in both sports and comedy will join forces to roast the greatest NFL quarterback of all time. Expect Brady to take a full evening worth of hits — without a helmet.
Bodkin (Avail. 5/9/24)
For fans of Only Murders in the Building and Search Party comes a brand new darkly comic whodunit. A wily group of podcasters embark on an investigation of the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town.
Mother of The Bride (Avail. 5/9/24)
In this fun and cute rom-com, a resplendent island wedding verges on total disaster after the mother of the bride discovers the groom’s father is her ex…
Bridgerton: Season 3 Part 1 (Avail. 5/16/24)
It’s here! In 2020, the eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family captured the hearts of countless viewers — now comes the latest update to this thrilling saga. As a new crop of debutantes yearns to become the brightest of the ball, a wallflower with a surprising double life finds her light.
Power (Avail. 5/17/24)
In case you forgot, Netflix also makes thought-provoking fare for serious viewing. This latest documentary tells the story of U.S. policing — its exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years, and is now the source of increasingly controversial power. Watch to generate a nuanced conversation about power in America.
Atlas (Avail. 5/24/24)
A genius but misanthropic data analyst (Jennifer Lopez) with a deep distrust of AI finds the technology may be her only hope when a mission to capture a rogue robot goes awry.
Everything Coming to Netflix in May 2024
Avail. 5/1/24
Deaw Special: Super Soft Power
Down The Rabbit Hole
Frankly Speaking
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Airport
Airport ’77
Airport 1975
The Best Man Holiday
Blended
Blue Mountain State: Season 1
Blue Mountain State: Season 2
Blue Mountain State: Season 3
Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland
Eat Pray Love
The Edge of Seventeen
The Equalizer
The Gentlemen
Hellboy (2019)
Hulk
Jumanji (1995)
Liar Liar
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
The Matrix Resurrections
Mortal Kombat (2021)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Outlander: Season 6
Patriots Day
Public Enemies
Ride Along
Shrek
Shrek Forever After
Starship Troopers
Traffic
The Wedding Planner
White House Down
Woody Woodpecker
The Young Victoria
Avail. 5/2/24
A Man in Full
Beautiful Rebel
Lola
Secrets of the Neanderthals
T・P BON
Avail. 5/3/24
2 Hearts
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A.
Postcards
Selling the OC: Season 3
The Unbroken Voice: Season 2
Unfrosted
Avail. 5/4/24
The Atypical Family
Katt Williams: Woke Foke
Avail. 5/5/24
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Roast of Tom Brady
Avail. 5/6/24
30 for 30: Broke
30 for 30: Deion’s Double Play
30 for 30: The Two Escobars
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A.
Reba: Seasons 1-6
Avail. 5/7/24
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A.
Super Rich in Korea
Avail. 5/8/24
The Final: Attack on Wembley
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A
War Dogs
Avail. 5/9/24
Bodkin
The Guardian of the Monarchs
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A.
Mother of The Bride
Sing Street
Thank You, Next
Avail. 5/10/24
Blood of Zeus: Season 2
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A.
Living with Leopards
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2
The Ultimatum: South Africa
Avail. 5/11/24
Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart
Avail. 5/13/24
Archer: Seasons 1-13
Princess Power: Season 3
Avail. 5/14/24
Married at First Sight: Season 15
Avail. 5/15/24
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal
The Clovehitch Killer
Avail. 5/16/24
Bridgerton: Season 3 Part 1
Dumb and Dumber To
Maestro in Blue: Season 2
Upgrade
Avail. 5/17/24
The 8 Show
Power
Thelma the Unicorn
Avail. 5/19/24
A Simple Favor
Golden Kamuy
Avail. 5/20/24
The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties: Season 4
Avail. 5/21/24
Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy
Wildfire: Seasons 1-4
Avail. 5/22/24
Act Your Age: Season 1
Toughest Forces on Earth
Avail. 5/23/24
El vendedor de ilusiones: El caso Generación Zoe
Franco Escamilla: Ladies’ Man
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf
In Good Hands 2
Tires
Avail. 5/24/24
Atlas
Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
Mulligan: Part 2
My Oni Girl
Avail. 5/28/24
Burnt
Avail. 5/29/24
Bionic
Colors of Evil: Red
Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult
Patrick Melrose
Avail. 5/30/24
Eric
Geek Girl
Avail. 5/31/24
A Part of You
Chola Chabuca
How to Ruin Love: The Proposal
Raising Voices
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Next, find out what’s leaving Netflix this month.
